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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
**Council Chambers opens at 5:15 p.m. when there is a Closed Session scheduled; otherwise, Council Chambers opens at 5:30 p.m.
Land Acknowledgement:
“The West Hollywood City Council acknowledges that the land on which we gather and that is currently known as the City of West Hollywood is the occupied, unceded, seized territory of the Gabrieleño Tongva and Gabrieleño Kizh peoples.” PUBLIC COMMENT AND RULES OF DECORUM:
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES: This time has been set aside for any Councilmember to provide their disclosures subject to the Levine Act for any item(s) on the posted agenda.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
1. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on items not listed on City Council Agenda
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the posted agenda. The public comment period is limited to 20 minutes, with 2 minutes allotted for each speaker. This public comment period is to address the City Council on Consent Calendar items, other agenda items (if the member of the public cannot be present at the time the item is considered) or items of general interest within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those that could not be heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
1.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time has been set aside for the City Manager to update the Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters can be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion. Items removed for separate discussion will be heard following New Business Items. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived of any ordinance listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, August 5, 2024 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of July 15, 2024.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 953 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending July 26, 2024 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 953 and adopt Resolution No. 24-071, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 953”.
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2.D. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y. ZHOSAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City’s thirdparty administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied three (3) Claims for Damages from Arnold Duran, BMB Corp., and Luke Mitzman.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-22 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND PLAZA
IMPROVEMENTS AT 8590 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-22, approving a development agreement in conjunction with the new off-site advertising billboard and plaza improvements at 8590 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-22: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS AT 8590 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”.
2.F. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Human Services Commission, Public Facilities, Recreation, & Infrastructure Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, Disabilities Advisory Board, Older Adults Advisory Board, Transgender Advisory Board, and the Social Justice Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.G. VOTER OUTREACH COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR NOVEMBER 5,
2024 ELECTION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES, J.
SCHARE, E. TAYLOR, S. LUNN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive information on the Voter Outreach efforts planned for the November 5, 2024 General Election.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.H. CITY HISTORIAN LAUREATE PROGRAM UPDATE [J. SCHARE, S.
LUNN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a Scope of Work (SOW) and updated timeline for the City Historian Laureate Program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve a Scope of Work (SOW) and updated timeline for the City Historian Laureate Program.
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2.I. APPROVE THE APPOINTED LAUREATES LIST OF PRE-APPROVED ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS FOR CITY TRAVEL [L. BIERY, R.
EHEMANN, J. SCHARE, S. LUNN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a list of organizations and events for appointed Laureate positions to present at an event that takes place outside of the city limits.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the appointed Laureates List of Preapproved Organizations and Events for city travel.
2.J. AMENDMENTS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BY-LAWS CHANGING THE MEETING DATE [J. JIMENEZ, M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the Historic Preservation Commission’s By-Laws changing their meeting date from the 4th Monday of the month to the 2nd Monday of the month.
RECOMMENDATION: Amend Section 2.1 of the Historic Preservation Commission By-Laws changing their meeting date from the 4th Monday of the month to the 2nd Monday of the month.
2.K. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH SASAKI ASSOCIATES INC. FOR
HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITYWIDE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS & BONUS INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
FEASIBILITY STUDY [N. MARICICH, F. CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, M.
MONTENEGRO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an Agreement for Services with Sasaki Associates Inc. to assist in analyzing, developing, and recommending updates to citywide development standards and bonus incentive programs, significant components of the implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element. This item is not subject to CEQA.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Agreement for Services with Sasaki Associates Inc. for $763,030 with an expiration date of June 30, 2026; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all documents related to this Agreement.
2.L. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES [H. COLLINS, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC dba CleanStreet, LLC to provide citywide street sweeping services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC dba CleanStreet, LLC to provide citywide street sweeping services for an increased amount of $1,595,991.57 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $3,386,612.67; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
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2.M. REQUEST TO NAME THE FUTURE THEATER AT THE CITY
PLAYHOUSE IN HONOR OF THE CITY'S FORMER ARTS MANAGER
ANDREW CAMPBELL [V. GUARINO, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to name the future theater at the City Playhouse the “Andrew Campbell Theater” to honor the life, work, and contributions of the City’s former Arts Manager Andrew Campbell and refer the item to the City’s Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission for further consideration.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Refer the naming request to the Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission for study and subsequent recommendation to the City Council; 2) Direct staff to follow the procedures outlined in the Naming Policy; and 3) Waive the Naming Policy’s requirement that the naming of land, buildings, or facilities in honor of a deceased person shall not be initiated until two years after their death.
2.N. CICLAVIA: MEET THE HOLLYWOODS PLANNING UPDATE [Y.
QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, B. SMITH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a planning update regarding CicLAvia: Meet the Hollywoods, which is scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 2024. The City Council will consider approving street closures associated with the event as well as approving Agreements with CicLAvia, and the City of Los Angeles related to the event.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with CicLAvia, in an amount not to exceed $190,000 to produce CicLAvia:
Meet the Hollywoods on August 18, 2024; 2) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees, Encroachment Permit fees, Street Closure fees, Engineering fees, and Building and Safety Permit fees associated with the CicLAvia event (estimated at $12,000) as well as potential loss of revenue in parking meter fees (estimated at $2,400); 3) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and Encroachment fees for City businesses activating their storefronts during the CicLAvia event (estimated at $20,000 in waived fees); 4) Authorize up to $12,500 to cover Los Angeles County Fire Department site plan review fees related to the waived Special Event Permits associated with City business activations between August 16 and 18; 5) Receive an update on funding sources for CicLAvia: Meet the Hollywoods event; 6) Authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to negotiate and execute an M.O.U. with the City of Los Angeles regarding the share of Metro’s Open Streets Grant; 7) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to increase budgeted revenues in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund by the amount of the grant award and budgeted expenditures in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund; and 8) Approve the closure of Santa Monica Boulevard between La Brea Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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2.O. 2025 LOS ANGELES MARATHON STREET CLOSURES [Y.
QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, J. HEREDIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving street closures of portions of Sunset Boulevard, North San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard, and North Doheny Drive to accommodate the Los Angeles Marathon for its event on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the closure of Sunset Boulevard between Marmont Lane and Clark Street/North San Vicente Boulevard on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 2) Approve the closure of North San Vicente Boulevard between Sunset Boulevard and Melrose Avenue on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 3) Approve the closure of Santa Monica Boulevard between La Cienega Boulevard and North Doheny Drive on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 4) Approve the closure of North Doheny Drive between Santa Monica Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate with event producers regarding additional route, programming, or sponsorship requests.
2.P. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 3, THE
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO MARRIAGE EQUALITY AND REPEAL
OF PROPOSITION 8 [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA, M.
WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in support of Proposition 3, The Constitutional Right to Marriage Equality and Repeal of Proposition 8, which will enshrine the right to marriage equality into the California Constitution and repeal Proposition 8 of 2008. Proposition 3 will appear on the November 5, 2024 ballot.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 3, THE
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO MARRIAGE EQUALITY AND REPEAL OF PROPOSITION 8”; and 2) Direct the Communications Department to share information on the adopted resolution with the public.
2.Q. RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) LOCAL
HOUSING TRUST FUNDS (LHTF) MATCHING GRANT FOR
CREATION, REHABILITIATION OR PRESERVATION OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING [S. CAMPBELL, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the Local Housing Trust Fund Program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-______: ”A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF,
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LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT
OF UP TO $5,000,000”; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement and all necessary contracts, payment requests, and amendments for the purposes of securing the grant funds.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
4. LEGISLATIVE: None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5.A. STRATEGY FOR LEASING OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY [S.
CAMPBELL, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, H. COLLINS, L. BIERY, T.
COYNE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an overview of City-owned facilities with lease agreements and approve a strategy for leasing Cityowned real property.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an overview of City-owned facilities that could potentially be leased to tenants and approve a strategy for leasing City-owned real property.
5.B. A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DEADLINE TO REMOVE OR
CONVERT TEMPORARY OUTZONES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY TO
PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING [D. WILSON, J. ROCCO, N.
MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, B. GALAN, H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, L.
BIERY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution extending the date by which temporary outdoor dining areas on private property shall convert to permitted permanent outdoor dining or removed permanently.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 24-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING THE DATE BY WHICH
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING AREAS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
SHALL CONVERT TO PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING.”
5.C. PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
ENACT A SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE
TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE RATE OF ONE-QUARTER CENT THAT
WILL ONLY TAKE EFFECT IF A FUTURE DISTRICT SALES TAX
WITHIN THE COUNTY QUALIFIES FOR A BALLOT AND IS ENACTED [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider placement of a general sales tax measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election to enact a supplemental general transactions and use tax (sales tax) at the rate of one-quarter cent (¼¢), that will only take effect if a future City Council Agenda
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district sales tax within the County qualifies for a ballot and is enacted.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive a presentation of the results of a public opinion survey regarding a City one-quarter cent sales tax measure from Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates; 2) Approve the ballot question as shown below: “West Hollywood Local Control, Public Safety Measure: “Shall the measure providing funding for general services, including keeping public areas safe/clean; preventing/responding to crime; retaining/attracting local businesses; addressing homelessness; by redirecting to West Hollywood a ¼¢ sales tax if a future district sales tax within the County qualifies for a ballot and is enacted, generating approximately $5,000,000 annually in locally controlled revenue for West Hollywood residents until ended by voters, requiring audits/spending disclosure, be adopted?” 3) Adopt Resolution No. 24-_______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A
GENERAL TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 5,
2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO
THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT A
SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES
TAX) AT THE RATE OF ONE-QUARTER CENT (1/4¢), THAT WILL
ONLY TAKE EFFECT IF A FUTURE DISTRICT SALES TAX WITHIN THE COUNTY QUALIFIES FOR A BALLOT AND IS ENACTED;” 4) Adopt Resolution No. 24-_______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE
ELECTIONS CODE;” and 5) Adopt Resolution No. 24-_______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF
PRIMARY AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING RULES FOR
THE FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY
MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.”
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.A. ROUTE 66 SIGNAGE REDESIGN [J. ERICKSON, L. MEISTER, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to work with West Hollywood artist Sküt to redesign the Route 66 signs along Santa Monica Boulevard. There will be two complementary designs developed, one with a rainbow LGBTQ theme in the Rainbow District and one in the traditional Route 66 sign colors.\
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to work with the West Hollywood artist Sküt, to develop two complementary Route 66 signs, one with a City Council Agenda
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rainbow LGBTQ theme in the Rainbow District and one in the traditional Route 66 sign colors for the other parts of the City; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $5,000 from Fiscal Year 2024-25 funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the project, including design and fabrication of the signs.
6.B. EXPEDITE ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ENABLE THE EARLY
ISSUANCE OF DEMOLITION PERMITS FOR CERTAIN VACANT
PROPERTY BUILDINGS [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to expedite a Zone Text Amendment to enable the early issuance of demolition permits for certain vacant properties based on public safety impacts. The Zone Text Amendment will include a two-year sunset date to allow staff time to assess this as a permanent code change.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to draft a Zone Text Amendment with a two-year sunset date to enable the early issuance of demolition permits for vacant properties based on public safety impacts for residential and commercial projects with or without entitlements; and 2) Direct staff to expedite the process for the Zone Text Amendment according to the timeline outlined in this staff report.
6.C. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF ONE INSTITUTE’S CIRCA: LGBTQ+
HISTORIES FESTIVAL [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J.
DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring ONE Institute’s second annual month-long event, Circa: LGBTQ+ Histories Festival, taking place in October 2024 at various locations in West Hollywood and surrounding cities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the co-sponsorship of ONE Institute’s Circa: LGBTQ+ Histories Festival, taking place during the month of October 2024 in West Hollywood and surrounding cities; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the cosponsorship agreement between the City and ONE Archives Foundation; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to approve the use of $20,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with these events; 4) Waive the Facility Use Fee for Use of the Great Lawn at West Hollywood Park, other ancillary fees, and parking at the 5-story parking structure for event organizers and participants (estimated $600); 5) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for this event; and 6) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
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6.D. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF LADIES OF COURAGE ARTS FESTIVAL [Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor the “Ladies of Courage Arts Festival”, a free outdoor event to be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at West Hollywood Park.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the co-sponsorship of the “Ladies of Courage Arts Festival” to be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at West Hollywood Park; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the Eye Poet, LLC; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to approve the use of $5,000 from Fiscal Year 2024-25 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event; 4) Approve the use of the Great Lawn Area, Great Lawn Picnic Area, Promenade Area, Robertson Lawn Area, Robertson Picnic Area and South Lawn Area at West Hollywood Park; 5) Waive fees for Special Event Permit, Film Permit, Encroachment Permit, Major Event Park Space Use Fee, and Building and Safety Permits (estimated $8,987); 6) Waive parking at the 5-story parking structure for the event performers, vendors and staff (estimated $1,200); 7) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; and 8) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the event such as the City’s website and social media tools.
6.E. UPDATE REGARDING THE SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update from the City Clerk on the Social Justice Advisory Board meeting frequency and discuss next steps.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update from the City Clerk on a request from the Social Justice Advisory Board regarding their meeting frequency; and 2) Discuss next steps for the Social Justice Advisory Board.
6.F. APPOINTMENTS TO THE RUSSIAN-SPEAKING ADVISORY BOARD [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: Vice Mayor Byers will make her direct appointment to the Russian-Speaking Advisory Board, and the City Council will make an atlarge appointment to the Russian-Speaking Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Vice Mayor Byers to make her direct appointment to the Russian-Speaking Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2025; and 2) The City Council to make an at-large appointment to the Russian-Speaking Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2025.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 1 at the beginning of the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS: This portion of the meeting is set aside for general comments, announcements, requests from staff, subcommittee meeting reports, and/or other issues of concern from members of the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next adjourned regular meeting, which will be on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E
Date Day Time Meeting Type Location
August 26 Monday 6:00 PM Adjourned Regular
Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
September 16 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting West Hollywood Park Council Chambers
October 7 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting West Hollywood Park Council Chambers
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Date: July 31, 2024
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